We’re big advocates for eating what you want, when you want – but we’ll be the first to admit that there are certain things that just feel a bit much to tuck into before midday. Ravioli. Steak Diane (even made with Vegemite). A full-bodied shiraz (mimosas or Bloody Marys at brunch, please). And chocolate bars fit into this category too – a Chokito is a delicious treat, but even with the decidedly breakfast-adjacent puffed rice element, it feels like more of an afternoon thing.

Fortunately, Uncle Toby’s has solved the problem of how to smash a choccy block for your mid-morning or even pre-gym snack: turn them into muesli bars.

The oat GOATs have created three new flavours of muesli bar based on three icons of the confectionery aisle – Chokito, Crunch, and Golden Rough.

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All add milk chocolate to the classic chewy oat base, with (of course) puffed rice thrown in for the Crunch vibes; the other two get their extra texture from choc cereal balls, with caramel fudge bits for the Chokito version and desiccated coconut for Golden Rough.

Whom among us hasn’t idly wished, while savouring a delicious chocolate bar, that this sweet treat also offered the wholesome goodness and dietary fibre of rolled oats? Truly, dreams do come true.

The Uncle Toby’s confectionery range officially launches in retailers nationwide on January 20.

Are muesli bars actually good for you?

Comparing a muesli bar to, say, a bowl of homemade muesli is like comparing an apple pie to an apple. You’re still getting most of the same good stuff but with some extras thrown in that don’t add nutritional value. But if you’d normally reach for a sweet treat that’s not offering much in terms of goodness, swapping it for something that satisfies your cravings but gives you more fibre or protein and keeps you fuller for longer is a positive step. If you’re looking for a healthier packaged snack option, check the side panels when you shop to see if the sugars, fats and oils suit your nutritional goals – or make your own to grab from the cupboard throughout the week.

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